Agronomist at Fairtrade International

Responsibilities for the Agronomist Job

• Carry out site visits within Kapkiyai Coffee catchment area
• Commission soil analysis from sample farms within each zone in Kapkiyai catchment area
• Conduct theoretical & practical ToT for 40 promoter farmers on GAPs for Coffee
• Conduct theoretical & practical ToT for 40 promoter farmers on GAPs for other food crops
• Conduct theoretical & practical ToT for 40 promoter farmers on use of bio-slurry from domestic Biogas plants in Coffee/farm production
• Develop a Farmer Field School plan and budget for reference in rolling out training
• Identify demonstration plots per catchment zone as guided by the promoter farmers
• Identify a feasible coffee input procurement & supply plan
• Submit a report to FTA on:
• No. of ToTs trained
• Kapkiyai Farmer Field School Curricula
• No. of demonstration plots identified
• Develop and avail Coffee and other food crops training resource materials i.e. modules/manuals, posters, fliers etc.

Qualifications for the Agronomist Job

• A degree in Agronomy
• At least 5 years of experience in training smallholder rural farmers on implementation of Good Agricultural Practices for Coffee
• A good understanding of Coffee sector in Kenya and Kapkiyai Coffee Calendar
• Knowledge and experience in adult learning and participatory methodologies and approaches
• Extensive experience in training communication, presentation and facilitation skills through Training of Trainer’s (ToT) model
• A good understanding of and ability to access FTA’s project location and target beneficiary groups
• Fluency in Swahili and local language (Nandi) an advantage
• A highly motivated and organized individual, working under minimum supervision
• Good interpersonal, communication and team work skills
• Understanding of Fairtrade Principles, Standards and FTA Child Protection Policy